Description

We have an awesome hostel right across the Kabalana beach where also one of the best surf spot in the south is located.

It's a lovely hostel that offers a fabulous view of the jungle and the beach while you are enjoying your drink/meal in the garden. The house is surrounded by the jungle and the coconut trees.

We are having a housekeeper and a receptionist already in the house. We are also sharing the space with a restaurant where all the staff is locally recruited. So this project does not include any daily hostel/restaurant work related jobs. You can of course come up with ways and know hows for optimisations and improvements and we would love to exchange your ideas..

We are 2 hours drive south of Colombo airport. All the main attraction of the south is a 20 minutes drive range.

Type of help

Helping with TouristsArt projectHelp with Computers / internet

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

We certainly favor fun & conviviality. We want you to have fun so that our guests have fun. Help planning different concept nights would be awesome. Any kind of creativity is highly appreciated:)
For example we want to organise auction nights during the season. Where all the local art stuff is collected and sold with an open cost system. You can benefit meeting with local artists and craft mans.
Also since we are highly connected with the neighbours you would be invited to their places as guests where you can experience a true Sri Lankan culture&food:)
Lastly, this season we will initiate a waste management system and we will start informing the neighbours about how they can manage their garbages in terms of separating the recycled and non recycled ones and then what to do with them.
Unfortunately locals just burn their garbage:(

Help

We need help:
-Photography and videography is very important in the house. Any talent in this regard will be highly valued to exchange ideas and create a intellectual environment in this house in order to exchange their expertise.

-Local projects in the neighbourhood( visiting the schools nearby for English teaching)

-Coming up some ideas for local people especially tuk-tuk drivers to improve their way of work (developing a ratecard and standards for the communication with tourists)

-There will be always some artists in the house. We like to keep a few rooms reserved as an art residence. Where people come do some painting, junk art, music or craftsmanship and share their stories..

Languages spoken

English Turkish

Accommodation

In return we offer free accommodation in our dorm rooms.

A little more information

Internet access

Limited internet access

We have pets

We are smokers

How many Workawayers can stay?

More than two

Hours expected

It was my first workaway ever experience and it couldn’t be a better one. I stayed there 3 weeks and liked it that much that extended my time as a hostel guest. Deniz is a lovely, caring, relaxed, very chilled person, always willing to have fun. I was doing graphic design small jobs for him and socializing with other guests, in exchange I shared a… read more room with other 5 people -all very respectful volunteers-. Mellow vibe is really nice - everyone is laid-back and happy there. I would recommend anyone to go!
Thank you deniz for having me! Hope to see you again :) Rosie.

This was my first workaway experience. The hostel is pretty cool and is directly located at the kabalana beach. My work was easy: organizing some dinners, taking pictures and making sure that the guests are happy :)
Thank you again for having me!

Lily is not only the best yogini you could ever host but also she is very helpful with everything you ask. She helped us with social media and promoting the place. Plus she was our model for photography :)
Wish she could stay with us longer, she is a part of our family always welcome here :)

Had an amazing time teaching yoga and helping out with the social media accounts at the Hostel. It was the absolute perfect place to teach yoga, relax, and soak up the sun. The Hostel is extraordinarily comfortable, with fast wifi and hot showers. And there are puppies! The communication was always wonderful, and I felt very at home at the hostel.… read more So grateful that they welcomed me into the fold of things. It was a wonderful 2 weeks spent and I wish I could have stayed longer! Maybe one day, I'll be able to return again! Thank you for everything, guys!

(Excellent
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16/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Tania)

Tania came right at the moment we needed help! She was very good with the yoga teaching and helping us in general. She has a such a nice energy and good vibe. Everyone was said to see her leave because we were enjoying the yoga classes so much:) She is a true friend and she will always be welcome!

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02/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Tania) for host

I stayed at the hostel for one week teaching yoga twice a day. It was such a lovely experience! The hostel is gorgeous with really nice beach vibes and the owner is kind and accommodating. They also have the loveliest dogs (and puppies!) Kabalana is a pretty quiet beach, but good for surfing and a great location to explore other beaches! Highly… read more recommended!!

This workawayer has chosen to keep their profile private, but can be contacted regarding this feedback by other workawayers.

(Excellent
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04/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)

If you had a chance to host Rebecca then you are so lucky. She provided us a great social media strategy, amazing content (I'm still using them:). Rebecca has a great taste of healthy food so she improved our menu with some amazing smoothie bowls. I have to say she stayed less than a month but she had impact for a year:) Hope to see you soon here… read more again dear!

(Excellent
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26/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host

I spent two and half weeks here and just like the name had a wonderfully chilled time! Unfortunately Deniz, the host was not at the location for most of my stay but was able to clarify, give guidance and most of all feel at home with regular support from a distance. It was my pleasure to take on the social media accounts and it feels really great… read more to be there and assisting from the very beginning. This is an incredible place, so close to the beach that your day will be filled with surf, sun and good people. Definitely recommended and I will miss you all!

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17/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jade)

Jade came to our place as a wonderful volunteer but left our place as a loved family member. There are no words to describe her passion, her friendliness, her determination. She can create you a beautiful menu design, paint anything that you can think of, come up with solutions, develop your social media, organise a photoshooting session and… read more create many content... The list would go on. And the way she is determined about her responsibility makes her a perfect volunteer. Jade, honey we will miss you so much!!